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The Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner (CPP) located in Topeka, Kansas (Colmery-O'Neil VA Medical Center) practices in a major clinical area in the health care organization. The incumbent functions as a mid-level practitioner and works with assigned providers and health care team(s) in designing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating, and modifying patient pharmacotherapy. The Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner is responsible for developing, organizing, & managing multiple complex programs.
10/15/2024 to 11/04/2024
$143,402 - $186,428 per year
GS 13
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Not required
No
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
13
No
Yes
No
CBSS-12568538-25-JDW
814129300
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Current excepted service federal employees.
Current federal employees of this agency.
This job is open to current permanent Department of Veteran Affairs employees, current permanent Federal employees of other agencies and all US Citizens.
VAEKHCS is committed to Diversity and Inclusion. Together, we strive to create and maintain a working and learning environment that promotes professional growth and teamwork. We offer an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environment where we celebrate our individual differences and unite as a team toward a common goal of providing outstanding service to our Nation's Veterans.
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1. General Description of Assigned Duties.
a. The Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner (CPP) practices in a major clinical area (primary care, psychiatry, medicine, geriatrics, etc.) in the health care organization. The incumbent functions as a mid-level practitioner and works with assigned providers and health care team(s) in designing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating, and modifying patient pharmacotherapy.
b. The Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner is responsible for developing, organizing, and managing multiple complex programs (i.e. consultative, therapeutic drug monitoring, collaborative drug therapy management, quality assurance/utilization review, formulary management, drug information, etc.) for their assigned health care team(s) and Pharmacy Service.
2. Functions or Scopes of Practice.
a. Clinical
1. Evaluates and monitors medications for appropriateness of therapy and patient's response to therapy based on relevant therapeutic endpoints by means of patient interviews, physical and functional assessment, and diagnostic tests. Requests consultations or referrals to other health care professionals to render appropriate comprehensive care to the patient. Prescribes and modifies medication regimens in a safe, effective, and economical manner. Provides these collaborative drug therapy management services in accordance with the individual's approved scope of practice and prescriptive authority.
2. Evaluates drug therapy through direct patient involvement, with clinical assessment and objective findings relating to patient's responses to drug therapy and communicating and documenting those findings, interventions, and recommendations to appropriate providers and in appropriate records (e.g. patient's medical record). Documentation is done in a timely manner and consistent with the department's established standards of practice.
3. Prescribes, continues, modifies, or discontinues drug therapy for both inpatients and outpatients in accordance with the individual's approved scope of practice and prescriptive authority.
b. Education
1. Maintains professional competency on drug therapies and innovations in pharmacy practice pertinent to the use of anticoagulants.
2. Provides medication counseling to patients and/or caregivers. Evaluates the abilities of adult and geriatric patients to understand medication instructions (i.e. ability to learn, sensory limitations, past knowledge of condition, and obstacles to following treatment regimen) and provides oral and written counseling on their drug therapy.
3. Assists in the development, coordination and provision of drug therapy in service programs, staff development programs, patient education programs, and other system- wide drug information programs.
c. Anticoagulation Program Management
1. Serves as a leader and subject matter expert in the oversight, design, implementation, and function of the anticoagulation management program.
2. Participates in quality assurance and medication use evaluation programs particularly as they pertain to anticoagulation therapy management and reports to relevant Health- System committees (e.g. Pharmacy and Therapeutics committee).
3. Manages the centralized Anticoagulation Clinic at VA Eastern Kansas Healthcare System (Leavenworth and Topeka divisions).
d. Administrative
1. Performs proper recordkeeping and maintains proper documentation when required or appropriate for all clinical activity and patient interventions.
2. Ensures sensitive data for patient files, both printed and electronic, remain confidential. Ensures ADP systems for pharmacy practice and patient care are utilized for official duties and remain secure.
3. Provides professional guidance and leadership to their assigned work team(s) to deliver patient care services in accordance with established standards of practice (i.e. DEA, VHA, JCAHO, health care system, departmental policy & procedures, applicable state laws, etc.) and in support of established VHA and VISN 15 performance measures.
e. Research
1. May sign and/or participate in research studies under FDA guidelines that have undergone review and approval by the Research & Development Committee and the Investigational Review Board.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, Day Shift
Telework: Available, Situational/Ad-Hoc
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
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Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
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This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.
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Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 11/04/2024 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12568538.
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NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.
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